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07-18-2009, 03:21 AM #1Senior Member
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NO alum block... just a little pencil.
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07-18-2009, 03:25 AM #2Renaissance Man
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A styptic pencil is not made of alum. An alum block might stop some very tiny nicks, but it's not intended to replace a styptic pencil. Some people like to rub their face with it after the cold water rinse, to close the pores and tighten the skin.
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07-18-2009, 03:29 AM #3Senior Member
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I thought they were both Hydrated Potassium Aluminium Sulfate... commonly known as alum. Thats what my pencil is at least...
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07-18-2009, 03:46 AM #4Renaissance Man
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Most styptic pencils are made with titanium dioxide. While alum could be used as a styptic pencil, it wouldn't be nearly as effective as titanium dioxide. What I'm talking about you can see at this link. Originally Posted by khaos
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